Provides a range of programs to help older South Australians.
Grants for Seniors and Positive Ageing Grants
Tel. 8207 0454
Email OFTA@dfc.sa.gov.au
Comment: Grants to community and voluntary organisations and self-help groups to promote and encourage participation by older people in a broad range of activities
Home & Community Care Program (HACC)
Tel. 8207 0522
Comment: Funds agencies to provide home and community-based care and support for frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers, to help them to continue living in the community and maintain quality of life. Services provided through HACC include personal care, social support, respite care, domestic assistance, community nursing, home maintenance, home modification and meals. Jointly funded by State and Commonwealth Governments
Retirement Villages
Tel. 8207 0413, 8207 0354
Email OFTARetirementVillages@dfc.sa.gov.au
Comment: Administers the Retirement Villages Act 1987 and provides information and advice to residents, residents committees, administering authorities and the public on matters referring to retirement villages; mediation and conciliation of contractual disputes; investigation of breaches of the Act